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Why so salty? Everything on the menu sounded so amazing on paper! I was prepared to love this place, especially after trying the cornbread as an appetizer, but my husband and I both left feeling a bit disillusioned. The cornbread was phenomenal!!! Hands down, one of the best things I have tasted, period. It's crunchy, creamy, sweet, salty, savory, amazing in every way. The restaurant is worth a try for the cornbread alone. Unfortunately, everything else we tried was way over-salted, and I usually love salt! It was so salty that none of the other flavors stood out. The duck was cooked well, but a bit challenging to slice with the butter knife provided. The carrot puree was quite tasty, and everything was very beautiful and appetizing based on appearances. Such a shame that the flavors fell short, this place could be truly amazing if they dialed in the seasoning a bit. I will return, but just for drinks and cornbread next time. The cornbread truly is spectacular! Deducting another star for service as our waitress was a bit short with us. She seemed to be spread a bit thin so I understand being in a hurry, but for a meal over $100 (not even including drinks) we are used to more attentive service.
I've heard so many great things about Sarma, so I had high expectations. Unfortunately my expectations were not met, but I will need to go back and check other things out on their menu. My takeaway is that they do too much with so many different ingredients on the menu that it doesn't do the dish much justice. That's just based on what I ordered. It was overall good though. The drinks were okayish to good. I'll need to go back and try some of their other items. I sat at the bar so didn't soak in much of the ambiance in the main dining areas was the place did seem like a vibe. I do like what Sarma does and as I mentioned, I'll need to return and give it one more chance. I have also been to Oleana and same story there for me.
4/5 stars because the food was delicious, so many good flavors but definitely very expensive. Service was good but nothing exceptional. Last minute walked in on a holiday and they had an open table. High top but would have Been more comfortable on lower table or the bar even. Pictures don't do the food justice.
2026 Boston. Dinner review. Mediterranean. (Highlight - Best) BLACK SEA CORNBREAD jalapeno, feta, honey, sesame 19 DEVILED EGG DIP shakshuka-style, zhug, harissa potato chips 17 HONEY ROASTED FIGS red pepper, tabbouleh, arugula, walnuts 25 ARTICHOKES OREGANATA goat cheese polenta, tomato, orange, chiles 24 (Highlight) CAULIFLOWER ZAALOUK chermoula, dates, preserved lemon yogurt 23 MERGUEZ MANTI grilled corn, yogurt, red pepper butter, poached egg 34 (Highlight) HARISSA BBQ DUCK* carrot brown butter, orange blossom, fried almonds 38 Overall, the black sea cornbread is just incredible. Could eat many of these. "As good as it gets."
Wow! flavors like these will make your mouth happy! Every dish was unique, creative, and packed with flavor. It's easy to see why reservations are so hard to get. The menu changes often, which makes me wish I lived closer so I could visit regularly. We ordered quite a few dishes, and the portions were perfect for sharing. The fresh bread was an amazing start to the meal, and the sugar snap peas were a standout. Since the menu is always evolving, my recommendation is to ask your server what the chef is most excited about and order it. You really can't go wrong. This was a memorable dining experience, and I hope my next visit won't be too far away.
After seeing this place on social, we were lucky to grab a reservation on a Tues night at 5:30. We got seated right at our reservation time. All street parking and we had to circle around to find a spot so plan ahead. We got a red wine and the flawless victory cocktail. I got to try a couple wines before committing to a glass. My partner loved his cocktail. Super well balanced and really unique combo of flavors. Both drinks paired well with all our food too. Zucchini pancakes (2/5) - the only miss. The pancakes were not crispy at all and ate very mushy. The carrot curry was delish but all the flavors together with the raita didn't really do it for me. White bean hummus (4/5) - amazing flavor and the little sesame ring it comes with was yummy. The texture of the hummus could have been smoother though. Sugar snaps (5/5) - perfect sweet and salty balance and really great texture from the quinoa. Good creaminess too. Octopus souvlaki (5/5) - well charred octopus and tender. The flavors were rich in flavor. Yellow split pea was a nice creamy base. Revani snack cake (5/5) - we almost didn't get dessert but glad we did! It a citrus pound cake with a pineapple glaze and a spiced macadamia crunchy topping. Served chilled. Very yummy and not too heavy. Overall very happy we tried this place. It's pricey for what you get but nice for a special occasion.
A friend told me that the cornbread at Sarma was life changing so we had to make a stop here during our Boston trip. Reservations were already fully booked for the next month out, so we decided to take our chance and see if we could get bar seating around opening time. It was already pretty packed 10 minutes after opening, and the host told us that bar seating would open up in about an hour, but we would have to wait at the restaurant. Meanwhile, the wait for a table would be almost 2 hours, but we would be notified when our table is ready so we put ourselves down on the table waitlist and went elsewhere in the mean time. We came back after 2 hours, and the table was ready exactly then! I ordered some sort of Mango Mocktail and then my friend and I shared the Black Sea Cornbread and Roasted Sunchokes. Food is very unique with creative twists on all their dishes. The cornbread was delicious - it basically melted in my mouth and I liked how it actually had a kick to it. Very tasty, but just a tad bit salty. I have never had Sunchokes before but they were delicious! Very colorful presentation. A lot of the sauce was at the bottom so it could have been mixed more evenly. Mango mocktail was sweet and refreshing! Overall, Sarma has great, flavorful food and plenty of vegetarian options. Very difficult to get reservations so either plan well in advance or arrive right at opening time
Still my favorite restaurant in the Boston area. We try to come here at least once a year for special occasions! The menu is always rotating, so I'm adding some new dishes we tried. Matbucha (6.5/10): Too heavy for me. The pita chips it came with were super good, but there weren't enough. Flavors were all very strong, and I think they could be toned down a bit. Subtler flavors paired along with the pita chips would have been amazing. Eggplant Fries (7.5/10): I loved the eggplant fries. Super crispy. The flavors in the sauce were a little too heavy, though. Really would appreciate more subtlety. And not enough eggplant fries to eat the sauce with. Asian Pear Shirazi (7/10): Super creative dish. Asian pear was very juicy. The chili crisp paired so well with it. The walnuts were very nicely roasted. Garlicky Broccolini (8/10): Super tender broccolini. Sauce was amazing. Mozzarella really brought the dish together. I usually don't like pinenuts, but the flavor in this wasn't too overbearing. Tahini Chocolate Date Chunk Cookies (7/10): A very solid chocolate cookie. The date paired so well with it. I think the cookies themselves were fine, but the date really elevated it. Revani Snack Cake (9.5/10): Holy CRAP this was good. We were already feeling full, but I'm so glad we got dessert. The cake was so freaking flavorful. Kind of mindblown. Service was fantastic.
Dining at Sarma was a delightful experience. We came on a Tuesday at 6pm and luckily got seated at a countertop within 30 mins. I would recommend calling beforehand to ask about the wait. Although we commuted from Cambridge, this meal was worth it. For two people, we got: - Black Seed Cornbread: it's soft, sweet yet savory. I've never had cornbread like this, and the first bite into this was unforgettable. You must get this. - Honey Nut Hummus: this was honestly fine and I'd probably try a different dip next time. - Warm Gyro bread: well seasoned and great to share between two. I normally don't like gyro but I enjoyed this. - Lamb al pastor: this was a favorite. It was sweet and the lamb was tender. We were really impressed with the sauce. - Brussel sprout bravas: this was okay. I liked the crunchy nuts and the star of this dish was once again the sauce/seasoning rather than the brussel sprouts. With all of these dishes, we ordered enough for two, with a few bites leftover. If you have a smaller appetite, you could get away with ordering a plate less. Overall, I loved the dining experience here. Even though I'm not typically a small plates mediterranean person, I appreciated Sarma - from its beautiful interior space and open kitchen concept, to the liveliness of the restaurant on a random weekday night. Definitely come here if you're in the area (or even if you're not!)
Amazing dining experience with incredible food! I showed up at 4:15 without a reservation to wait in line when the restaurant opens at 5. My son and I were promptly seated at the bar. The restaurant trendy but inviting and I love the warm woods and large bar area. Loved everything we ordered. The Mediterranean fusion dishes were unique and delicious. My favorites were the Black Sea cornbread, snap peas and the lamb sliders. I also enjoyed the sweet Halva bites to end our meal. Outstanding flavors and combinations of textures. Highly recommend a visit to Sarma!
I had the most wonderful dining experience with this Mediterranean Mezz cuisine!!! my husband, and I stumbled here and were walk-ins so we put our names down for a table and the bar whatever came first. We were very delighted when we started out with a couple of good beers and checked out the ambience which was very nice non-pretentious urban chique, lofty scene. I loved it. Especially the Turkish chandeliers had a very nice touch. We finally sat down at the bar and was delighted to have the zucchini fitters, which was amazing with the presentation... never had them in that form. The octopus was divine! This is a way a grilled octopus should taste like tender, moist with perfect vegetable accompaniment. We love the fried chicken that came around like dim sum style so we had to have it! Absolutely delicious. The tuna tartare was amazing and it was easily devoured . What amazed me was lamb kofta sliders. They were simply perfect and fresh. I loved the spice spices and the bouncy bun. That's what I call an impressive slider. The eggplant was delicious. In the end, we tried the blueberry custard which was delicious and sampled the raspberry softy. It was so good with the chocolate halva bites. Let me tell you. I am definitely coming back here again because I haven't tried half the menu, but it was definitely filling love our server at the bar. I had a really good time.
YUM. This was hands down our best meal in Boston. The flavor profiles are simple, yet complex and tongue tantalizing. Tye Black Sea Cornbread and Tunisian Brik Tacos were incredible. We could have ordered another cornbread and eaten for dessert - so delicious! The also enjoyed the Sugarsnaps, Lemon Pepper Scallops, Lamb Kofte Sliders, and for dessert the Malheb Froyo with cardamom marshmallow sauce and the Spiced Pumpkin Boureka. The desserts were ok. The froyo is quite tart and overwhelmed the marshmallow sauce. Good, but not great. Our server is as lovely and suggested some really great dishes. I wish we lived nearby and could make this a regular date night stop!
The cornbread and lamb sliders were soooo good. The cornbread was so soft and cheesy tasting, the lamb sliders were tender and flavorful. They were definitely my favorite of the dishes! The menu was super helpful to have a little glossary on the side to consult on food we didn't recognize. I wish all restaurants had this! Service was phenomenal, shoutout to our waitress Halie L. !!!
1 year ago
4 years ago
Our first visit was incredible but our second visit, while still very very good, fell a little flat. There's street parking but be prepared to come early and stalk the area a bit, the space is big, and the vibes are great. You'll have to make a reservation pretty far in advance, but it's worth the wait. Plus their menu rotates frequently which makes it easy to come back to this spot over and over. A few must try items: Black sea corn bread - comes out hot, cheesy/peppery/and corny, we love her so much we will get it every time Pork belly biscuits - so many flavors coming together in a perfect little bite Scallops - so fresh and yummy, this dish could be a meal in itself I'm not sure it's worth the RAVE review it got in the Boston Globe, but it certainly is a solid choice worth coming back to. The waiters we've had were super helpful with recommendations and pointing us in the right direction, so if you have a hard time choosing, trust them! read more
I live in Michigan and every time I'm in MA, this is a must stop on my list. Some of the most delicious food I've had and I very much dream about the lentil nachos from here. Service is always great and drinks never miss. This is very much a tapas style place, so bring a group and come with an appetite, and try a variety of things on the menu. They do have reservations available, but there are a few tables that are walk-in available as well. The one and only con here can be finding parking at times. read more
Had a great experience at Sarma. Restaurant was bustling from the reserved tables to the open bar, very busy. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. We were a group of two and were recommended to get 4-5 dishes. We ordered 6 things and left with some leftovers. Pictures are all half-eaten because we were so excited to dig in, forgot to take a photo before :) Not pictured: lamb sliders, awesome and Black sea cornbread, great and filling. Everything was excellent and the server was very attentive and checked in multiple times. read more
2 years ago
Wow!!!!! From the Blue Front Door with the guests lined up awaiting to get in. Shows you the quality of this place. The atmosphere is simply beautiful. Open kitchen with the staff in their position waiting for their many patrons daily. The food was outstanding. We tried so many dishes from the top of the list to the bottom. Enjoying spirits and dessert. I can't wait to come back again. read more
4 years ago
My husband had been wanting to try for a long time so when the opportunity arose we got a resy for Sunday at 8:30pm. Making a reservation was def the way to go - a party of 4 walked in at the same time and was quoted an hour wait. The things we loved: -Hummus caprese with zataar bread (10/10 will definitely get again - the bread was the perfect pairing and was so soft) -Cauliflower fatteh (9/10 would def get again, I loved mixing everything up together and getting that perfect bite) -Harissa bbq duck (9/10 so unique, nothing like I've ever had before. The duck was tender and paired well with the carrot purée). Things that were ok and not our fav: -Eggplant keftedes: it was okay! Not my fav kind of eggplant dish but perhaps you might like it more than me. -Pea sprout tabouleh with grilled scallops: the scallops were very sweet and cooked well. The tabouleh was very meh to me. I'm not a fan of the crispy rice. -Lamb kofte sliders: it was good but very forgettable and didn't stand out. Didn't feel like anything special. read more
2 years ago
After making a reservation months in advance, we finally sat down to our much anticipated dinner at Sarma. Often touted as one of the best restaurants in Boston, our expectations were very high. We eat out a lot and have been to many of the other highly acclaimed Boston restaurants, and I can honestly say they typically have lived up to the hype, I've written glowing reviews on my Beli account and have recommended them to friends. With Sarma, that was unfortunately not the case. My fiance has a peanut allergy and we are typically very careful to always research menus ahead of time to ensure we don't accidentally order anything with peanut. I must say, typically his allergy is always disclosed because in most restaurants these days servers will always ask if there are any allergies at the table. Besides being incredibly unhelpful and unwelcoming, the server also did not ask about allergies. Even if we were to try to disclose his allergy to her, she was always in a hurry to leave our table. We ordered many things off of the menu, including the shrimp shawarma. Upon first bite of the shrimp shawarma dish, he knew there was peanut in there. He figured it was cross contamination, and his allergy is relatively mild compared to others, so he thought he would be okay. This was our second to last dish of the night, so we paid the bill and left in a hurry as he was not feeling well. He got sicker and sicker when we got home, eventually breaking into full body hives, entirely swelling up, including his airway which led to trouble breathing. With this severe of a reaction, there was no way this was just cross contamination. Upon discussing with the restaurant, we have since learned that there are in fact peanuts MEANT TO BE in the shrimp shawarma dish, this was not just an accident. The restaurant has agreed to reprint the menu to include peanut, defending themselves by saying "we can't include every ingredient in each dish or the menu would be a novel" (I'd argue out of all ingredients to include, peanut would be an important one). Of course, some of the onus is on us. We should have disclosed the allergy, we were just so used to servers asking. The menu in TINY print at the bottom says to disclose any allergies to your server. In the dim lighting of the restaurant, this is illegible with how small the font is. However, on the Sarma menu, there was a dish listed to have peanut in it (the broccolini), so we took note not to order it. This would also lead to our assumption that if any other dish had peanut, that would be listed. In addition, this is a mediterranean/middle eastern restaurant, which customarily do not use peanuts frequently in their dishes. Shawarma is my fiance's favorite food, he's middle eastern himself, he's never had a shawarma with peanut in it in his life. Luckily, my fiance is a doctor, I'm in healthcare, we knew how to handle his allergy. However, we very easily could have had to go to the emergency room, and if his allergy were more severe (as many people with peanut allergies are), he could have died. Suffice it to say, bad experience. In the interest of being fair to the restaurant, I do want to comment on the rest of the experience besides the glaring detractor of the peanut incident. The food was very hit or miss. The Black Sea Cornbread was excellent and one of the better dishes I've had in Boston. We also really enjoyed the Moroccan Street Carrots. The Tunisian tacos were yummy, but my fiance is Tunisian and he was confused what at all made them Tunisian so he felt a little offended. Other dishes were underwhelming and nothing to write home about, including the potatoes and carbonara. Service was poor from beginning to end. This is a small plates restaurant, where customarily I would expect parties are ordering many rounds of food. Our server never came around to ask if we wanted to put in more orders, we were always having to flag her down. She did not make recommendations on how many plates per person, we had to ask. She overall seemed very disinterested and disengaged, which is just not what I would expect from a restaurant holding this much acclaim. TLDR: DISCLOSE YOUR ALLERGY EXPLICITLY AT THIS RESTAURANT. Or...just don't go. I am happy to recommend an extensive list of other Boston restauarnts we found more enjoyable and more considerate of allergies/dietary restrictions. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I legitimately cannot overstate how amazing this restaurant is. The ambiance is so warm and welcoming with middle eastern decor scattered throughout the restaurant. The service is so so friendly and accommodating. Our waitress, Saana (not sure on the spelling) was so sweet and had the friendliest energy. We had the best convos with her and she was incredibly attentive to us. We ordered the Gyro Bread, Avocado muhummara, Lentil Nachos, Brussels sprouts Brava, Lamb Kofte Sliders, Feta Gnocchi, Falafel, and Chocolate Halva. Seriously, everything was delicious. Special shout outs to the Avocado Muhammara - the burrata and pistachio was seriously to die for. The Brussels sprouts brava and lamb kofte sliders are a go-to for my family and they never disappoint. The falafel texture is exactly what you want it to be; crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The dessert was insane, too! If you haven't been here, I highly highly recommend coming. Make a reservation in advance to ensure a table or show up and be prepared to wait for a little bit for a high top or bar. Also, their sister restaurant, Oleana is amazing, too! read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
I love Sarma. I've only had incredible meals here, which is probably why even ten years after they first opened, they're still one of the hardest reservations to land in the Boston area. This past time, our party of four got to enjoy the late-summer small plates spread. We also had a tree nut allergy in our group and the server was really good about making sure that our dining mate knew which dishes were good options. The menu offerings all sounded so good, we actually followed our server's suggestion of ~2 small plates per person, which ended up being so much food, we barely were able to finish it all! My personal favorites were the avocado muhammara ($16), the hummus with crispy lamb ($14), soft shell crab with the best corn pancakes ($30), and the truly incredible almond-crusted harissa BBQ duck shish kebabs ($30). Somehow, after eating more than I thought possible, we rallied and split the loukoumades with caramel sauce ($14), which might have been the best loukoumades I've ever had. (The food stole the show, but before I forget to mention it: we all ordered cocktails and they were great.) The menu is bursting with creativity - the duck, with its syrupy, crispy almond coating, almost tasted candied, and yet retained a smoky, savory spice that really highlighted the natural flavor of the meat. I've never seen an avocado muhammara before, and was just blown away by how such a simple list of ingredients (avocado, burrata, and pistachio crisp) could taste so unique. I think we could have ordered totally different dishes the next night and had a completely different but equally excellent meal, which speaks to the variety and quality of what Sarma offers. Another big perk: Sarma is super accessible via the fairly-new Gilman Square stop on the Green Line extension. If you've had this place on your list for a while, it's just a T ride away! read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
We have heard about Sarma for a long time and did not get a chance to try until recently. Food: 8.5/10 This place has a creative menu where you can see familiar ingredients yet quite uncommon combinations. This makes Sarma food very unique in flavors. Everything was delicious and worth trying. My only thing is that most dishes have quite a bit of oil, so depending on your mood, that's one consideration. Lots of options, so if you eat or don't eat meat, you can still enjoy a variety of dishes here. Service: 9/10 We were seated by the bar and our server and bartender were excellent! Ambience + Location: 8.5/10 The place has a great ambience. A good location for dinner dates. Nicely situated in a nice neighborhood of Somerville. My husband and I took a walk and got hungry so we stopped by and we were lucky enough to get seated right away. Highly recommend if you are in the area! A cute little place with creative flavors. read more
5 years ago
Sarma is on my must-go restaurant list, but we couldn't get a table before our visit. Luckily, we arrived at about 5:15pm on a Saturday and were able to get 2 bar seatings. The line was super long after 5:30pm and we believe the wait would be bad. The ambiance of Sarma is pretty exotic and cozy with brilliant Turkish decoration & authentic furniture. The staff was super friendly, welcoming and we can felt their passion about their dishes. The options on the menu were various, serving in small plates to share and we will suggest 2-3 dishes each person. We had their Black Sea Cornbread, Ali Nazik, Brussels Sprouts Bravas and Crab Moussaka to share with 2 people. Everything is amazingly delicious even though the flavor of our dishes were a little off-balanced and too heavy. Our favorite was the cornbread and it's the best cornbread we have ever had. It was appetizing and great with moist & soft texture. read more
2 years ago
I went back to Sarma tonight after a long hiatus and I was delighted by the experience. The service was wonderful - water glasses were always full and the waitress checked in a lot. There are so many delicious dishes to try but our favorites were the harissa barbecue duck, the manti, the Brussels, the hummus, and the pumpkin fritters. We also loved the baklava dessert. read more
4 years ago
I've been waiting for the longest time to get a reservation here! Upon arrival, the ambiance was everything. My friend and I ordered the Black sea cornbread, Lentil nachos, Potato latke chaat and Brussels sprout bravas. Eveything was so delicious and flavorful. Out of everything we ordered, the cornbread was definitely my favorite. We didn't need to order the Brussels sprout bravas as three tapas was more than enough for the two of us along with our drinks. I will be back to try more of their menu! read more
Sarma is one of my all time favorite restaurants. Every time my family and I go it never disappoints!!! My favorite plates are the lamb sliders and the Brussel sprouts are a must have, but everything on their menu is delicious. We tried the feta cheese gnocchi and the falafel for the first time tonight and they were so good too!! We also had Sana as our waitress who is lovely and made our experience even better by giving us a little free dessert! Make sure you come here hungry read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Everything was wonderful! The vibes, food, literally everything. The off menu chicken was good, but I think there would be other things on the menu worth trying over that, but it was all delicious! read more
4 years ago
This place is no joke! It's so good! Reservations are difficult to get, and parking is terrible but once you get in, you will have a great experience. The menu is filled with different types of Mediterranean tapas and there is something for everyone. The recommended getting 5-6 plates for the 2 of us, so we tried the tuna, calamari, lamb pasta, fried chicken, cauliflower, lentil nachos and the donuts for dessert. Everything was incredible but the lentil nachos and tuna were my favorites. My mouth is watering just thinking about them again! I also thought the service was nice. They had a main server and then different servers coming around with special plates and running tapas, etc. overall everything was great! read more
6 months ago
Apparently one of the best Turkish restaurant in town. The corn bread is very unique and filling - consider it a must get. The fried chicken is off the menu / more dim sum style - it's good but not as mind blowing as I had expected. The olive oil frozen yogurt SO good - cleanses your palette after a heavy meal. read more
Went here on 5/14/23 with 5 people and ordered 3 drinks and 9 dishes. Overall total $224 after tax, a kitchen appreciation fee, and tip. Wow! This place is great. Grabbed a reservation 30 days in advance but there's a decent amount of bar and high top seating, I imagine if you come in right at open you should have no problem. Food is divine, all 5 people liked all 9 dishes, there were absolutely no weak points here. Like really, there's nothing to say except that they nailed each and every dish. Each person at the table had a different favorite! Shout out the server for clearly being knowledgeable about the wines, the whole team for refilling water and taking away plates/dishes, and a small kitchen snag with a lost order being addressed appropriately. The strength of a restaurant is always its staff and Sarma's is top notch. Would love to be back. read more
2 years ago
Sarma is known as one of the best restaurants in the Boston area, and while it is quite good, I don't think it is worth jumping through hoops to get to. We scored a Thursday night reservation at 6:30 and was promptly seated when we arrived. We found that the service was a bit touch and go. We asked our server for recommendations and he wasn't engaging at all and wasn't able to excite us about any of the dishes with the way he described them. We got 6 dishes total (Fried Chicken, Garlicky Greens, Grilled Octopus Ceviche, Cornbread, Scallops and Duck). The standouts were the Fried Chicken and the Grilled Octopus Ceviche for us. The chicken was moist and the breading was the perfect thickness for a good crunch. The grilled octopus ceviche was cooked very well and we did not find it chewy. It also came atop of wonderfully refreshing mix of watermelon, beets and plums. The duck and the cornbread were a miss in my book. The sauce on the duck left my mouth feeling sticky and unpleasant. I also found it to be a bit tough. The cornbread had an interesting texture on the inside, almost like it wasn't fully cooked. The outside was crispy and delightful, but the inside was quite mushy and there were rather large pieces of peppers that helped mix up the texture, but did little to redeem the dish. Overall, it was a pretty good meal. I wouldn't necessarily go out of the way to come here, especially since there is very limited street parking and the green line is not the most reliable form of transportation. read more
Possibly one of the best restaurants in all of Boston. Everything here from the drinks to the food were amazing. My partner and I have been eyeing this place for some time but could never get a table. On a whim, we came here on a Friday night and were lucky enough to be sat at the bar without much wait. If you are looking for a private table, you, unfortunately, have to book way in advance. Seating at the bar was actually very pleasant as the bartenders were attentive and it was pretty cool to see the drinks being made in front of you. The menu was exactly same as for the private tables. These dishes were very unique with amazing Mediterranean flavors. We got the nachos and the brussel bravas to start and they were simply full of flavor. The brussel sprouts had a really nice char with a good spicy kick that gets you salivating for more just thinking about it. We also ended up getting the scallops in maze soup, which too was one of our favorites. We will definitely be coming back as they do have seasonal/rotating menu with awesome drinks to pair. Highly recommend for Bostonians and out-of-towners looking for a unique taste! read more
2 years ago
If you are debating whether or not to go to Sarma... just do it. Their flavor profile was so complex we wanted to lick the plate of every dish that we ordered. Not only is the food incredible, but the service was constant with water refills, taking away plates, etc. It also is a great date night with the lighting and ambiance. Go to Sarma!! You won't regret it!! read more
1 year ago
Food was incredible! Everything we tried was amazing, making me wish to come back and try more. We didn't have a reservation so we got there around 4:30pm to get in line for the bar seating and we were seated right away upon opening. The servers great and very attentive as well! I would definitely recommend trying Sarma, and would recommend lining up before opening if you can't get a reservation. read more
We opted for the takeout menu at Sarma, since there were particular dishes that we wanted to try that weren't available on the tasting menu. So glad that we were able to tick this place off our Cambridge bucket list before leaving town! I thought that the sesame fried chicken was by far the best dish of the night. The tahini remoulade it came with was so flavorful; its creaminess complimented the crunch of the breading. I thought that the feta/cilantro/jalapeño flavored cornbread came close second, followed by the lamb and spinach manti. The Brussels sprouts, although quite hyped, weren't actually all that great. The dish's toppings were fun and the sauce was good, but the sprouts themselves definitely should've been crispier. read more
6 years ago
I came to Sarma for graduation dinner! It was absolutely delicious. My friend and I got the non-vegetarian menu. I really appreciated that Sarma was accommodating for my dietary restrictions and swapped out the food that I could not eat. They brought out the food as it was ready and it is not in any specific order. Sometimes you'll have a lot of food on the table and you'll need to eat really quickly! My only wish is that I didn't eat food the whole day so I could have eaten more food at Sarma! I will be back! read more
2 years ago
I don't usually order vegetarian app/entrees but the lentil nachos were outstanding. The sesame fried chicken was also very good. I did not have a reservation and there was small wait to get a spot at the bar tables. Will definitely recommend this place. read more
Probably the best place to eat in Boston! The place was poppin on a Saturday night. The wait will be long but you can always grab a drink at the bar and hang out. I highly recommend getting the corn bread! I would suggest going as a group so you can order and try more things on the menu. Heads up this place will be kinda pricey. read more
2 years ago
I was so looking forward to dining here after reading all of the amazing reviews! Getting the reservation was a little tricky but only added to my anticipation/excitement for dining at Sarma. The restaurant itself is nice with a lively and casual energy! The standout dishes were the cornbread and the frozen yogurt, both were absolutely impeccable and so well done!! Despite that, I do feel that the food overall was a little underwhelming. Several of the dishes were so salty that they were difficult to finish - we actually had to send the mushroom manti back because it was so salty that we couldn't eat it. The waitress was very accommodating and quickly brought out an alternative dish (sunchoke), which we didn't particularly enjoy, but we appreciated the sentiment. The lamb sliders were good but also too salty. I would eat here again for sure but would be careful about which dishes I order. read more
1 year ago
I was so excited to visit Sarma after hearing so much about the food here! Everyone working was great and friendly and our food was brought out super quickly. However, the food didn't leave us too impressed. The options were not very cohesive and nothing stood out to us after eating. A lot of the plates we tried felt overly salty and not very balanced. Really wanted to love it after all the positive reviews but don't think I'll be back! read more
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How early should i get in line for a walk-up table at the bar/high-tops if I am OK to eat right when they open at 5:00 pm? Do I need to get there at 4:30?
On a weekday 4:30pm will do just fine. On the weekend people start lining up at 4-4:15pm. Though the bar opens at 5pm, the kitchen does not open until 5:30pm so you can't order right away.
Kid friendly restaurant? We have a 20m old and want to make sure he's ok to come.
I'd say that it's not especially kid friendly.
Is their meat Halal, or not? I would appreciate an answer from the owner/chef.
How is it getting seated at the high-top tables/bar (no reservations)? Is there always a wait?
Yes, depending on the time you go. If you go early enough you might not have to wait but you can always call ahead and ask them
Any chance any of the meat halal?
I don't think so, although I never explicitly asked. Their sister restaurant Oleana does not serve halal meat.
I have a shellfish allergy? How easy will it be to eat there?
I agree with the other posters who suggest you call the restaurant on cooking techniques. I am a vegetarian and had complete comfort in the wide selection of options that had no meat nor were cooked in beef tallow. Don't pass on this one -- it's…
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